Safety Manager - Marine Construction

Position Summary

McCarthy is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives on large-scale projects in the Southern Region focusing on our Marine Business Unit. An EM 385 certification is strongly preferred.

• Monitor and discuss safety programs and efforts with on-site subcontractors and McCarthy employees, ensuring safety is part of our culture and that all new hires have proper safety documents and information
• Conduct documented safety and health inspections no less than twice per month, coordinating compliance reports with McCarthy’s insurance company
• Coordinate with Project Supervision so that necessary protective equipment and safety materials are utilized, adequate first aid materials are available and safety documents are posted on-site
• Investigate all injuries and review all accident reports, coordinating corrective measures with McCarthy employees and logging injuries/illnesses for OSHA purposes
• Minimize construction hazards and enforce safety policies utilizing the company’s disciplinary policy
• Conduct/coordinate Project Safety “Toolbox” meetings with all McCarthy employees on a weekly basis
• Record and forward copies of all safety related meetings, programs, safety pre-plans, inspections, correspondence, directives, citations, etc. to the Regional Safety Director for tracking

• 5+ years’ experience managing safety efforts of large marine, civil, healthcare, commercial, industrial, mission-critical or similar construction projects
• Bachelor's degree in related field required
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred
• OSHA 500 certification required
• EM 385 experience preferred
• Ability to manage and administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse programs, investigate and report on injuries/illnesses/near misses and perform other safety functions on-site
• Ability to work with all construction groups – management, owners, trades and subcontractors
• Excellent communication, organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel or relocate full-time required

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.